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1783
Treaty of Paris (1783)
The treaty of Paris
The final proclamation of peace between England and France in the American War of Independence. Printed by Jean-Francois Picot, in French.
GLC03985.09
circa 1920
Callaway, James (fl. 1920)
[Character of Robert E. Lee defamed by Susan B. Anthony...].
A response to Anthony's accusation in her History of Woman Suffrage that Robert E. Lee banished his youngest daughter, Annie Carter Lee (1839-1862) during the Civil War because of her Unionist sentiments. The author explains that Lee protected his...
GLC06073
1918
Flagg, James Montgomery
Side by side - Britannia! Britain's Day Dec. 7th 1918
Printed by American Lithographic Co. N.Y. Shows Uncle Sam arm in arm with the representative of Britain, Lady Liberty, closely followed by Britain's lion and the eagle of the US. The poster advertises December 7, 1918 as a special days of celebration...
GLC09548
1919
Christy, Howard Chandler (1872-1952)
Americans All
One poster by Howard Chandler Christy related to World War I labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated 1919, advertisement for Victory Liberty Loan. Imagery contains the female symbol of freedom, displayed with an American flag in the...
GLC09676.02
Circa 1948
Institute for American Democracy, Inc.
All Together Now - Give it the Ax!
Poster featuring hands labeled "U.S." swinging an ax labeled "public opinon" down on a sign in front of a house that reads, "For Sale or Rent only those of my race and faith may apply."
GLC09655
1942
War Production Board, Bureau of Industrial Conservation
Win With Tin
This poster features four pictures with captions separated by orange lines. The topic is saving tin cans, and the images walk you through the steps. The steps are to soak off the label and clean the can well, cut off both ends and flatten the can...
GLC09653.04
13 April 1861
[Broadside describing the Confederate attack of Fort Sumter, South Carolina]
Describing the first engagement of the Civil War, this broadside states "Washington in Danger! Rebel Victory! ... The Confederate Flag to Wave Over the Federal Capitol!" Includes various paragraphs regarding the Confederate victory. Contains...
GLC01545.06
Renesch Company, (fl. 1919)
True Blue
"Uplift" poster sold to African American families with relatives in the service during World War I. This poster features a family with a young girl, a young boy, a baby and the wife, looking at a fireplace and mantle. Above the mantle is a picture of...
GLC09644
1914-1918
Liberty Loan Committee
"For those who gave their all"
One poster entitled, "For those who gave their all." Text pertains to a poem by Grantland Rice. Poem has been printed in its entirety and refers to the deaths of 47,000 American soldiers in France during World War I.
GLC09807.01
28 July 1864
Andrew, John A. (John Albion) (1818-1867)
A Proclamation for a day of humiliation and prayer.
Reprinting of Lincoln's proclamation of 7 July 1864 calling for a day of prayer for the people of the United States in order to bring about the end of the Civil War and the continuation of the Union. Printed again by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
GLC06234
circa 1 November 1864
Ringwalt & Brown (fl. 1863-1865)
[Broadside regarding recruitment of African Americans and celebrating emancipation in Maryland]
Printed in commemoration of the adoption of emancipation in Maryland. The print incorporates five illustrations, three documenting African American combat valor and two related to emancipation and the future of African Americans. At the top of the...
GLC05701
1943
Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.
[Franklin D. Roosevelt on Citizenship]
This poster features a quote of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from February 3rd 1943. He discusses citizenship, in red it reads "Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry." The poster also has an image of an eagle holding the flag...
GLC09653.03
This poster features a quote of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from February 3rd 1943. He discusses citizenship, in red it reads, "Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry." The poster also has an image of an eagle holding the flag...
GLC09653.03.01
GLC09653.03.02
8 March 1968
Parks, Gordon (1912-2006)
The Negro and the Cities: The Cry That Will be Heard
One cover of Life magazine entitled, "The Negro and the Cities: The Cry That Will be Heard," dated March 8, 1968. Image consists of a tear-eyed African-American girl, Ellen Fontenelle.
GLC09779.13
[This Nation]
A blue poster featuring a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt from his message to Congress January 7, 1943. The quote reads, "... the state of the nation is good the heart of this nation is sound the spirit of this nation is strong the faith of this...
GLC09653.01
Gustrine, Charles (fl. 1918)
True Sons of Freedom
True Sons of Freedom broadside by Charles Gustrine, Chicago, Illinois. Depicts a regiment of African American soldiers gallantly assaulting a line of Germans with the spirit of Abraham Lincoln looking on approvingly.
GLC09121
22 September 1862
Morgan, John Hunt (1825-1864)
[Proclamation! To the people of Estill]
Countersigned by R. A. Alston. Message from the Commanding General ordering the Home Guards to come in immediately and give up their arms. Those who do not will be regarded as enemies of the Government, those that do will be treated as private...
GLC08176
One poster by Howard Chandler Christy labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated 1919, advertising for Victory Liberty Loan. Imagery contains allegorical female symbol for America displayed with an American flag in the background. Printed with...
GLC09676.03
1863 ca.
Seventh N. Hampshire Regiment. Stand by the Flag! [Recruiting broadside]
Large and vigorous recruitment broadside printed on thin bright yellow paper with large woodcut of American flag, with streaming ribbon reading "Stand by the Flag." Captain Jesse E. George. Lists bounties and army pay. Printed at the Tri-Weekly...
GLC06848
7 May 1792
Otis, Samuel A. (1740-1814)
[Congresstional order for Treasury Department to compile federal salaries]
Congress ordering the Secretary of the Treasury to present the senate with a statement of "salaries, fees and emoluments...of every person holding any civil office or employment under the United States...together with the actual disbursements and...
GLC08960.02
1862/10/01
Hood's Texas Brigade
Honors the 1st, 4th, 5th Texas and the 18th Georgia, Hampton Legion for their bravery in battle. The broadside prints a portion of a letter by Texas Governor Gustavus W. Smith and Lee's letter of 21 September 1862, praising the brigade. Lists...
GLC05961
1917
King, William B. (1880-1927)
"Lest They Perish"
One poster entitled, "Lest They Perish," pertaining to a campaign organized by American Committee for Relief in the Near East. The organization was meant to raise $30 million for refugees displaced by the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Image...
GLC09809.02
1807/11/13
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
Address of the yearly meeting of Friends, to Thomas Jefferson and his reply
Covers topics of international peace, condition of Indians, and the slave trade. Only printing. Printed by Samuel Wood. Dated 13 November. American Imprints 12626.
GLC06984
1816
Unknown
[Statement regarding 1816 Appropriations of the Federal Budget]
One broadside dated 1816. Features a chart listing the appropriations on the budget for 1816. Includes four different sections; Civil Department, Military Department, Treaties with Indian Tribes, and Single Accounts. The Civil Department section is...
GLC09880
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